Pics: Audi RS4 (one of a kind!), BMW M5 Hartge and RUF R Kompressor

[Erik]

This journey started from Sweden with a flight down to RUF in southern Germany to drive a 996C4 Kompressor back home.
Once at RUF I had the opportunity to test two other remarkable vehicles. It's a tough job but someon's gotta do it :D

RUF R Kompressor, based on the Porsche 997 Carrera S. 435 hp..and 0-200 km/h in 13.5 seconods.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-23.jpg

RUF Cayman under development...this car has the most direct steering I've ever experienced! (yes, it's snowing!)

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-24.jpg

Now to the rest of the story...

Let me start by saying: This Audi RS4 is NOT white. The color is "Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect." This is a special paint supplied by quattro GmbH, at roughly 2.500 Euros extra.

The M5 has undergone a major facelift and changeover at Hartge. To the better if you ask me, the car felt very good on the road.
The M5 has "no limits" so it's able to go all the way up to maximum speed. As you can see it was pouring so there was no chance of testing this.

I don't have the full specification of what's changed in the M5, but I hope to get it soon.

The RS4 is stock except for Abt de-limiter.
The M5 had about 35000 km and the Rs4 about 2500 km.

We did some tests of the acceleration (80 km/h and up) that I hope to bring online soon. Conclusion: The M5 is faster, but when I gave the RS4 a second ahead it felt like ages before I caught up.


Audi RS4 and BMW M5.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-1.jpg

Face off

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-2.jpg

Two very powerful cars face to face. I wonder what they are saying to each other?

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-3.jpg

RS4 label and Hartge label. Nothe the Hartge exhaust

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-4.jpg

Far better looks than a stock M5

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-6.jpg

The Audi RS4 from behind

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-7.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-8.jpg

Audi RS4, M5 Hartge and a Porsche 996 C4 Convertible.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-9.jpg

Don't underestimate the Porsche... This one comes with a RUF Kompressor and at least 410 horses.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-5.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-10.jpg

The grill is black on black

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-12.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-13.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-18.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-21.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-15.jpg

This RS4 is derestricted by Abt. Warranty still intact.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-14.jpg

Interior of the Audi RS4. Special order...second to none!

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-16.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-17.jpg

Would you like to have this as your working place?

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-19.jpg

These seats are very comfortable, and the support is great.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-20.jpg

M5 Power!

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-22.jpg

In the M5 Harge following the Audi RS4

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-25.jpg

These RS4-wheels with antracite are the first to be delivered to a customer.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-26.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-27.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-28.jpg

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/M5Hartge-RS4-29.jpg

[Fehli]

Wonderful pictures!!!

But Suzuka Silver, what is that for a color.
For me I see white!

Is that a new color for the RS4?

[Erik]

Originally posted by Fehli
But Suzuka Silver, what is that for a color.
Is that a new color for the RS4?

Thanks! This color is special order only.

[Fehli]

I like this color, can you say me the number of the color?

Can I order this color by the Quattro GmbH?

[deans]

Anthracite wheels!

I tried to get those on an spec I confirmed about 2 months ago (will be delivered in about a month) but (UK) said it wasn't possible.

SHould I try again!

Would really like them on my Daytona Grey beast.

[axeru]

One stupid question Erik, are the pictures taken in Kristianstad, because i recognize all the cars, and the highway bridge in one picture. Who owns the rs4???

[Fehli]

How can I order this color from the RS4?:confused:

[Benman]

Erik, very nice write up and F A N T A S T I C pictures!:cheers: Very nice!:heart:

Ok, so I don't want to be an A Hole or anything but I still see "white". Pearl White maybe, but white all the same. But, I like it all the same! Is it possible to get the code for that color Erik?:thumb:

Ben:addict:

[Ruergard]

Nice pictures!

Seems like you had a lot of fun! :D

[IulianUM]

Nice pics .:0:

The two cars face to face reminds me two Sumo fighters .

:rs4addict

[Erik]

Originally posted by Benman
Ok, so I don't want to be an A Hole or anything but I still see "white". Pearl White maybe, but white all the same. But, I like it all the same!

Thanks!

As I told you long time ago ;) ;)
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8202&highlight=suzuka

The color is "Suzuka grey Pearl effect from quattro GmbH"
Not sure I can get the color code.

Here are some more pictures that inspired the owner of the RS4 in this story. Please note that these are not the same cars.

RS4 + Frank Stipler
http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_8.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_7.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_1.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_6.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_5.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_4.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_3.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_2.jpg

[Benman]

Originally posted by Erik
Thanks!

As I told you long time ago ;) ;)
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8202&highlight=suzuka

The color is "Suzuka grey Pearl effect from quattro GmbH"
Not sure I can get the color code.

Here are some more pictures...


OK, now I'm just being an A Hole...;) :D but that is not silver. You can call orange, "Flamenco Red" but it doesn't change the fact that its orange. That is a White Pearl. One I've never seen before, but white pearl all the same. A color code would shut me up.:trash: :D


Ben:addict:

[Erik]

Originally posted by Benman
You can call orange, "Flamenco Red" but it doesn't change the fact that its orange. That is a White Pearl.

I just confirmed the name: Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect

It is hard to take photos that justify the color. :hahahehe:

[Benman]

Originally posted by Erik
I just confirmed the name: Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect

It is hard to take photos that justify the color. :hahahehe:

There is no doubt in my mind that you're telling me the truth. I believe the color is called Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect. In fact, as with all Audi (quattro cars as well), the Pearl Effect almost always indicates a color having pearl in it as opposed to metallic (the metallic colors say "metallic" in the name as opposed to "Pearl Effect").

My point. metallic is not compatible with white, but pearl is. Its an off white base with pearl tri coat. I really would love to get the code so I can do a spray out. If at all possible, it'd be cool to have. I'd like to see it in person.:thumb:

Ben:addict:

[Fehli]

Tomorrow I call the quattro GmbH and ask for the color Suzuka grey Pearl effect!

let we see:D

[Benman]

Originally posted by Fehli
Tomorrow I call the quattro GmbH and ask for the color Suzuka grey Pearl effect!

let we see:D
Get the color code please!:D :thumb:

Ben:addict:

[KK265]

"This RS4 is derestricted by Abt. Warranty still intact."

Dear Erik.Are you sure?Because i am not...

Dear Mr. XXXXXX,

thank you very much for your e-mail and your interest in our RS4 products.

Please find attached our RS4 data sheet within you can find all information about the RS4
V/Max limiter upgrade to approx. 282 KmH.

The upgrade costs 1.500 € plus 16% tax.

If you decide for our upgrade of your RS4 speed limiter you can send your ECU to us and we
will than prepare the powerupgrade for you. Please note that we use the payment in advance
process. That means that you please first transfer us the money before you send us the ECU.
If the money is on our account (including delivery costs to send you the ECU back) we can than
prepare you the upgrade. But first of all we will have to check whether we can offer the V/max
upgrade to your certain engine type. It is therefore important that you please fax us the first page
(left side) of your service book and in addition ask your garage for an failure print out of your ECU.
The garage can prepare this sheet with the diagnosis instruments. On this two papers we will find
all information we need to check whether we have the V/max upgrade ready for your RS4 engine.

With the warranty, you will lose the warranty from Audi if you make our V/max upgrade, but Abt
Sportsline will be able to give you the warranty than.

Thank you very much.

We would appreciate your order.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information and any other questions.

Kind regards

[Erik]

Originally posted by KK265
With the warranty, you will lose the warranty from Audi if you make our V/max upgrade, but Abt Sportsline will be able to give you the warranty than.


;)

[KK265]

Originally posted by Erik
;)

In Greece this means no warranty because there is ABT distributor only for skoda.(see abt site).

[Erik]

Originally posted by Benman
Get the color code please



The colour for the RS4 is "Suzukagrau Metallic" paintnumber Y7F

[Benman]

Originally posted by Erik
The colour for the RS4 is "Suzukagrau Metallic" paintnumber Y7F
Dope. I'll get right on it.:thumb:

Ben:addict:

[DetailersDomain]

love the orange.

[bobey]

@ERIK:

You wouldn't happen to know anything more about the titanium grey wheels on that RS4? The thing is when I talked to my supplier they said that there was only one colour for the 19" wheels!? If you had some order code or something I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

// jpb

[axeru]

It says somewhere in this thread that they are factory-option antracite wheels, first delivery to a costumer.

[Spada]

That m5 looks beautiful with those huge wheels. It's such a huge car it just takes massive wheels to balance it out, aesthetically. Looking at the rs4 and m5 together makes me realise what a great age of cars we are living in right now! :alig:

[Julz RS4]

Thanks Erik for the great report and the awesome RS4 pictures set. :thumb: :rs4addict

Cheers

[CarbonFibre]

Originally posted by axeru
It says somewhere in this thread that they are factory-option antracite wheels, first delivery to a costumer.
Yeah, they're part of that black optics package right? It does the black grill frame, anthracite wheels, and something else I can't remember.

[Qisha]

they're part of that black optics package right?

Part of the Black Optic Package:

-black Single Frame Grill
-black trims framing side windows
-black oval exhaust pipes

Also for the Avant:

-black Roof rails

The Titanium finish Wheels are not included, you have to order them separately.

[kiza]

great great pictures

[Cdo]

@Erik!

What a F A N T A S T I C bunch of pictures - and verichles!
Very nice alloys on the RS4, and the colour is also looking nice as well. (The M5 and the RUF are nice to have to the bitch :D )


Greets from Denmark!


/Claus :cool2:

[Erik]

Thanks!

For your information, the RS4 in the pictures is in for another conversion today.

TOP GEAR Exhaust... :music: :dig:

[IulianUM]

What kind of exhausts , Erik? I´m looking for , and waiting for the Milltek ones .
I like to hear your opinions , as you know much more about this things than me .

I like this smilie :music: :music: :music:

Thx .:p

[rado2rs4]

here is the rs4 m5 vid

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-Amu9LJDQLM

[clam]

Erik, what is RUF planning for the Cayman? It would be interesting what a GT3 engine could do in the Cayman chassis.

[bonte]

Originally posted by Erik
Thanks!

As I told you long time ago ;) ;)
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8202&highlight=suzuka

The color is "Suzuka grey Pearl effect from quattro GmbH"
Not sure I can get the color code.

Here are some more pictures that inspired the owner of the RS4 in this story. Please note that these are not the same cars.

RS4 + Frank Stipler
http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_8.jpg

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_7.jpg



The colour combo on that A6 Avant is very nice imho

[quattro Gmbh]

wonderful pictures:)

[Lateknight]

Originally posted by Spada
That m5 looks beautiful with those huge wheels. It's such a huge car it just takes massive wheels to balance it out, aesthetically. Looking at the rs4 and m5 together makes me realise what a great age of cars we are living in right now! :alig:

Amen to that.

Another car that looks great in white (silver ??)
Who would have considered a white car a couple of years ago. (Porsche 911GT3 RS drivers needn't respond)

[Leadfoot]

Just watched a vid with a tuned E39 M5 (470hp) vs E60 (507hp). The old was much quicker in the first two gears but after that the M5v10 walks it. Now after checking the vid with the white RS4 vs the Hartge M5 (525hp), it put up as good a fight as this tuning E39 M5. This surprised me as I would have thought that though the old M5 was slightly down on power, the fact that it's tuned should mean it will be producing more torque and it's lighter to boot.


Here check it out for yourself.

http://video.google.de/videoplay?docid=-8489818365764452225&q=m5

[puma-9mg]

what a great buch of photos, thanks.

[mgmbh1]

does anyone what the color code and name is for that orange interior? Under the Audi ordering guide, The Exclusive RS4 interior package only has 3 colors which are red, yellow, and silver.

[Qisha]

does anyone what the color code and name is for that orange interior?

The color is Papaya Orange:

Color Code: LY2B/X3

[mgmbh1]

thanks for the info! I am currently deciding whether to order the rs4 avant to replace the M5 .

[mgmbh1]

Originally posted by Qisha
The color is Papaya Orange:

Color Code: LY2B/X3

how did you get this code? is it in the Exclusive range of colors or did this color code come from an existing Audi? Thanks.:)

[bbigman2000]

awesome pics, thanks

[Ben@Oettinger]

Nice pics, cant wait to see our S3 in that color....

[oleg_ku]

Can anybody tell me about those black mirrors on the pictures of RS4 - are they optional or custom made?

They just look great!

[Erik]

What black mirrors?

[oleg_ku]

http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/WhiteRS4_6.jpg


this ones!

Are they part of Black Optik Package?

[Erik]

Erik, what is RUF planning for the Cayman? It would be interesting what a GT3 engine could do in the Cayman chassis.

RUF 3800 S, RUF 3400 K, RUF 3800 K

Compressor and the 3.8 l conversion.

http://www.ed.se/cat/741/clip_image002.jpg

[Erik]

This thread hasn't seen action for a long while.

I just found the Audi RS4 (Suzuka Grey) to be up for sale

http://www.blocket.se/alvsborg/Audi_RS4__Suzuka_gray_pearl__33200512.htm?ca=11&w=3&last=1

[Ruergard]

Love that one, great color-combo!

[Benman]

Blast from the past! Sad to see such a unique car not being kept.